Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Katie Hegseth joined the Red Wing Public Schools Community Education & Recreation team this summer.

Have a question about Community Education & Recreation? Want to offer a class to the community? Call 651-385-4565.

One of the new faces in the department is team members Katie Hegseth. The Winger alumni brings a background in public safety -- you used to hear her voice when you dialed 911 -- and home care to the job.

What prompted you to join the Community Education & Recreation team?

I have always been a helper so when the time came to start a new career that was at the forefront of my mind. As a former waitstaff and 911 dispatcher, serving and helping others has always been at the heart of my work experience. I am excited for the opportunity to serve our community in this new position.

What is something you’ve learned about Community Ed that you think the community should know?

Community Education & Recreation offers so many classes and opportunities for Red Wing and the surrounding communities. There is really something for everyone! Call and get registered today!

The department recently released its fall course catalog. If you could take one class today, what would it be and why?

Oh goodness, there are so many classes I would love to take! I do not have an artistic bone in my body, but would love to try a Bob Ross “Wet-on-Wet” Painting class (my tween daughter would be impressed -- LOL) or maybe try my hand at the clay wheel in Clay Exploration on the Wheel.

What do you and your family enjoy doing outside of school?

Fall is my favorite time of year so we spend a lot of time outside on our patio grilling, making pizzas, and hanging out. There is usually football on the TV, a bonfire going and some rowdy kids running around. It is simply the best time!

Many classes await you this fall. To view the catalog, click the front cover photo, a make choice and then register.

YOUTH CLASSES

Thursdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 14: Intro to Horses at Lost Creek Ranch, ages 7-16.

Saturday, Oct 5: Open Swim & Gym.

Mondays, Oct. 7 to Nov. 18: After School Baton Twirling grades. 2-4.

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Oct. 7 to Oct. 11: Morning Sports - Kickball grades 5-7

Sundays, Oct. 13 to Dec. 15: Learn to Skate

ADULT CLASSES

Tuesday Oct. 1: Grow Your Own Garlic.

Thursday, Oct. 3: Cleaning Up the Photo, Video & Keepsake Clutter: Simple Guided Steps.

Friday, Oct. 4: First Friday - Plant Walks with Nicky Buck, Dakota Knowledge Keeper.

Mondays/Wednesdays, Oct 7-23: Basic Home Recording for Fun.

Wednesday, Oct. 9: Classic Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments;

Intro to Medical Terminology.

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4565

Red Wing Public Schools provides all students in grades K-12 with a Chromebook device to use for learning and collaboration, but only those in grades 5-12 leave the classroom.

Because these older students and their families are financially responsible for any damage, the district makes a ChromeCare Protection Plan available. This plan is only $15 and can save families hundreds of dollars during the course of the year. The deadline is Sept. 30, and coverage extends through Sept. 30 of the 2025-2026 school year.

Above: Red Wing High School crowned Homecoming 2024 royalty on Monday,. Pictured are Aiden Glommen-McCloskey, Ethan Ihrke, Jed Leise, Logan Norquist, King Eli Hanlin, Queen Addison Hanlin, Cadence Moffett, Lauryn Ball, Ella Briggs, Maria Olson, Kylie Roth and Annika Johnson with crown-bearers Zander Melsness and Ayla Casci.

Below: On Wednesday, student leaders boarded buses to visit Burnside, Sunnyside and Twin Bluff schools where they held pep fests.

Beginning Sept. 25, RWHS will have a modified bell schedule almost every Wednesday. This is so student groups will have an opportunity to meet during the school day rather than before or after classes. Students also will have access to other enrichment opportunities.

The school start and end time is the same for these days, but the regular seven classes periods will be shortened by 5-7 minutes to create an additional period for enrichment time.

Also during this time, staff will begin to implement intervention time to promote and grow academic success for all students and be intentional about the ways staff support our students.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Wednesday, Sept. 25: Alternative bell schedule

Friday, Sept. 27: Activities and athletics grade check

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 8:40 a.m. to 3:24 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4660 or rwhsattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpage: Red Wing High School

Student newsletter: Sept. 23-27

Activities: gowingers.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

154 Tower View Drive

Office: 651-388-8963

Webpage: Tower View

Scooter races involved teams of Red Wing High School and Twin Bluff Middle School students speeding across the gym, then switching places before darting back.

Red Wing High School students take on their former TBMS teachers in tug-of-war.

TWIN BLUFF CALENDAR

Sept. 23-25: FastBridge testing make-ups.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Twin Bluff newsletter: September

Attendance: 651-385-4550 or tbmsattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4530

Webpage: Twin Bluff

School Board Vice Chair Terese Bjornstad (front center) was the mystery server at Burnside Elementary School last week. Pictured are (front) Justa Stabe, and Teresa Frazier; (back) Juli Northey, Jayne Sachen, Katie Neal and Yuliia Hokolov. Students, did you know that "Mrs. B" taught school in Red Wing. She couldn't stay away after retirement, deciding to run for School Board. Who will the next mystery server be? You'll find out in October.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Tuesday, Oct. 1: Club's Choice orders due.

Wednesday, Oct. 2: Student flu clinic.

Thursday, Oct. 3: Picture day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Burnside Bulletin newsletter: September

Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

Yes, I know. I did it on purpose because we declared that Wednesday of Homecoming 2024 was Inside Out Day!

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Thursday, Sept. 26: Touch a Truck with Red Wing police and more.

Wednesday, Oct. 2: Bus Stop & Walk begins (weather permitting)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Sunnyside Bulletin newsletter: September

Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

COLVILL CALENDAR

Thursday, Sept. 26: Early childhood screening by appointment.

Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m., please register.

Thursday, Oct. 10: Early childhood screening by appointment.

Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m., please register.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Colvill webpage

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-8000

The League of Women Voters Red Wing will hold a school board candidate forum 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the high school. All 10 candidates have been invited. In alphabetical order they are:

• Kayla Anderson
• Stan "Stosh" Doty
• Kim L. Hudson
• Jeremy Koenig
• Lisa Larsin
• Michael Jay Lickness/Holmes
• Ryan Riester
• Jennifer Tift
• Phillip White
• Natasha Yates

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Tuesday, Sept. 24: School Board candidate forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Red Wing High School.

Thursday, Sept. 26: Mayor/City Council candidate forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Red Wing High School.

Monday, Oct. 7: School Board, 5 p.m., workshop, Red Wing High School room J108: 6 p.m. meeting, RWHS room J110.

Tuesday, Oct. 8: School, city, county and state candidate meet-and-greet, 5-7 p.m., Red Wing Public Library Foot Room.

Tuesday, Oct. 15: Goodhue County Board/Minnesota House 20A candidate forum, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Red Wing High School.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

District Office

2451 Eagle Ridge Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4500

Website: www.rwps.org

Red Wing Public Schools strives to provide an innovating and meaningful educational experience that fosters curiosity; pursues and applies best practices; embraces diversity by respectfully engaging all students, families, and staff; and connects and partners with our community. We serve pre-K through grade 12.

Website: www.rwps.org
Location: 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive, Red Wing, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 385-4500